Nepalese

American  

[nep-uh-leez, -lees] / ˌnɛp əˈliz, -ˈlis /

adjective

1. of or relating to Nepal, its inhabitants, or their language.

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noun

plural

Nepalese

1. a native or inhabitant of Nepal.

2. Nepali.

Nepalese British  

/ ˌnɛpəˈliːz /

adjective

1. of or relating to Nepal or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Nepal

Usage

Nepalese is used as a plural noun (a candidate favored by the Nepalese ), but it's relatively rare as a singular noun (the candidate who is a Nepalese ).

Etymology

Origin of Nepalese

First recorded in 1810–20; Nepal + -ese

Example Sentences

A scheme to encourage climbers to bring their waste down from Mount Everest is being scrapped - with Nepalese authorities telling the BBC it has been a failure.

From BBC

While browsing the library, you might stumble on a book from a cuisine you’ve never explored: Nepalese, Swedish, Kenyan, Cuban.

From Salon

"Everyone here is an immigrant," he added, gesturing towards the Nepalese team which dishes up traditional British fare through the night.

From Barron's

In Clarkston, Ga., a city with a large refugee population, immigrants have opened coffee shops, skin-care businesses and Nepalese grocery stores, among other ventures, said Erin Igleheart, director of the startup accelerator program Start:ME.

From The Wall Street Journal

Several of the victims were migrant workers who had travelled to Goa to find employment, including four Nepalese nationals.

From BBC